I’ve heard it said before, and even uttered it a few times myself: why does Europe get all the cool bikes, and we don’t get them here? Formerly available in Europe as the Deauville, the new 2010 Honda NT700V makes great sense for those who are on a budget (who isn’t these days?),yet want a cool commuter bike they can also use for get away trips. The Deauville was introduced in Europe in 1999 and 47,000 units have been sold since 2000. Over there the NT is daily transportation for many and is widely used by couriers logging high miles.

"Revolutionary" is a buzzword that gets thrown around far too often, but I have to say that after riding Honda's brand-new 2010 VFR1200F V-Four at the Sugo Circuit outside of Sendai, Japan, as well as on public roads nearby, this bike truly defines that expression.

There’s a motorcycle saying that goes, “You can never have too many motorcycles.” While we can’t quarrel with the adage, most of us seek out a bike that more or less does it all. If you’re looking for that singular street machine, look no further than Honda’s remarkable sport-tour-de-force, the ST1300, or its sibling, the ST1300 ABS (antilock braking system).